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New York Botanical Garden
One of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in the world, this National Historic
Landmark covers 250 acres and includes 50 gardens and plant collections and 50
acres of forest, the only remains of woods that once covered New York. The Enid A.
Haupt Conservatory, a restored Victorian glass house, is home to tropical rain forest
and arid desert plants. A tram makes it easy to see the highlights, and guided tours
are offered. The Leon Levy Visitor Center has a shop, a visitor orientation area, a
shop, and a café.
• Bronx River Parkway & Kazimiroff Blvd, Bronx
• Subway (B, D, 4) Bedford Park Blvd
• Open 10am-6pm Tue-Sun
• Admission charge
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
This 52-acre garden designed by the Olmsted
brothers in 1910 is home to more than 12,000
plantings.ItisbestknownfortheCranfordRose
Gardenswherethousandsofrosescascadedown
arches and climb lattices, and the authentic
Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, planted in
1915. It is also known for its Cherry Esplanade
and Cherry Walk, one of the foremost cherry-
blossom sites outside Japan. The Steinhardt
Conservatory houses tropical and desert plants
and one of America's largest bonsai collections.
• 900 Washington Ave, Brooklyn
• Subway (2, 3) Eastern Pkwy
• Open Mar-Oct: 8am-6pm Tue-Fri, 10am-6pm Sat, Sun, & hols; Nov-Feb:
8am-4:30pm Tue-Fri, 10am-4:30pm Sat, Sun, & hols
• Admission charge (free Tue & Sat am)
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
